Results of using the rehabilitation program for methamphetamine users in the Ban Daeng Yai community, Phutthaisong Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province.

Abstract

     This research is participatory action research. Aim to study the results of using a rehabilitation program for methamphetamine users in the Ban Daeng Yai community, Phutthaisong Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province. Study was during June 2023 - February 2024. Sample group consisted of 25 interdisciplinary teams responsible for drug work and drug networks in Phutthaisong District and 13 methamphetamine addicts in the Ban Daeng Yai community. Research tools included focus group discussion forms, general data collection forms, treatment cooperation assessment forms, mindfulness therapy calmness assessment forms, and satisfaction assessment forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, t-test, and qualitative content analysis.
     Results found sample group of methamphetamine users Most were The reason for using methamphetamine was because they wanted to try it (61.54%). The co-drug was marijuana (53.85%). The program development consisted of 10 important processes as follows: 1) Establishing a mini-thanyarak in the hospital. 2) Promoting knowledge about drugs in every village community. 3) Ownership in community networks. 4) Developing sustainable model communities. 5) Develop a community that encompasses all villages. 6) Report and present problems to the district administration every month. 7) Teach new nurses how to use the therapy program. 8) Develop a rehabilitation therapy program that is always up-to-date. 9) Follow up on those who have undergone therapy to be comprehensive and serious. 10) Work with partners to monitor behavior in the community together. The results of using the program showed that the level of cooperation, calmness, and satisfaction increased significantly at a statistical level of .05 (t =5.83, 5.96, 3.68).